The news of Jennifer Lopez’s divorce from Ben Affleck has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. As fans struggle to come to terms with the end of “Bennifer,” Lopez’s first husband, Ojani Noa, has shared his thoughts on the stresses of being in a high-profile relationship with the superstar.
Noa, who was married to Lopez from 1997 to 1998, recalled the pressures of being in the public eye. In an interview with the Daily Mail, he revealed that the couple would often have disagreements in private, only to put on a united front for the cameras. “We would have disagreements in the car and then 20 minutes later, we’d have to sit and pretend everything was fine,” he said.
Noa and Lopez met in Miami in 1997, when he was a waiter and she was working on the film Blood and Wine. The couple got married just a year and a half later, but their union was short-lived. Noa has now spoken out about the reasons behind their breakup, suggesting that Lopez’s rising fame played a role in their demise.
“I feel when she got what she wanted, I was no longer needed,” Noa said candidly. “I put a lot of time and effort into loving her. But when you’re with someone, you have to spend quality time with them and not think about being on camera.”
Lopez’s divorce from Affleck marks her fourth marriage ending in divorce. The couple’s relationship had been plagued by rumors of trouble in recent months, with Affleck spotted without his wedding band and Lopez filing for divorce in late August.
As the dust settles on Lopez’s latest divorce, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the superstar. One thing is certain, however: Lopez’s ex-husband Ojani Noa has given a candid insight into the challenges of being in a high-profile relationship with the singer and actress.
